Martin Lewis has warned holidaymakers to avoid making a “big mistake” when organising their trip. The finance expert has urged people to make sure they have travel insurance in place “as soon as they book” their holiday to avoid being financially hit if they have to cancel.
Speaking on The Martin Lewis Podcast, he explained that many travellers fail to purchase holiday cover early enough, which can leave them out of pocket if they’re no longer able to travel due to unforeseen circumstances. Someone had written into the show asking for advice regarding a holiday they had booked in the summer.
Since making the booking, the traveller had received a cancer diagnosis and could no longer go as they were receiving chemotherapy. Both the operator and holiday firm refused to cancel the trip as the passenger hadn’t booked the flexible option.
